Editor's Pick
Halifax Seaport Market
Halifax's beloved waterfront market draws local farmers, bakers, and makers every Saturday morning.
Monday, 20 April
Better Times Comedy at Good Robot
Good Robot Brewing Company · North End
Halifax's best regular stand-up lineup pairs Clare Belford and CBC-circuit comics with $5 taps and 15% off food.
Isidore String Quartet: Brahms - The Admirer
An intimate evening with Brahms performed by the acclaimed Isidore String Quartet.
Drag Brunch at Stardust Bar + Kitchen
Stardust Bar + Kitchen · Downtown
Stardust's weekly drag brunch draws a rotating cast of performers — reserve ahead, doors open at 11am.
Loop for Life - Colby 3.2 Fun Run
A 3.2-mile community run in memory of Colby — lace up and join neighbours who show up for each other.
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Retro Bingo at The Beaver's Den
The Beaver's Den · Dartmouth
Comedian Alva Sparkles hosts a free all-ages bingo night with 80s decor and prizes — no dabbers, no cover, no excuses.
Sunday Soundbath with Rezound
St. David's · Downtown
An hour of layered voice, instruments, and electronics designed to genuinely quiet your mind — rare for a Sunday downtown.
Tales & Poems of the Arab Region
An exploration of Arab storytelling and poetry — rich cultural programming that's rare on the local calendar.
Intro to Jewellery
Centre for Craft Nova Scotia · Downtown
Six weeks of hands-on metalwork with silver, brass, and bronze — you'll leave with pieces you actually designed yourself.
Intro to Ceramics
Centre for Craft Nova Scotia · Downtown
Julian Covey walks first-timers through wheel throwing and hand-building in one satisfying session at the Craft Nova Scotia studio.
Halifax Artisan Market
Handmade goods from local makers — good for picking up something real instead of something shipped.
TGIF Pottery Night
Centre for Craft Nova Scotia · Downtown
Two Friday nights with Julian Covey — build something in clay, then glaze it the next week. Bring a friend.
Practice English & Meet Friends
A low-pressure group for practicing everyday English conversation and meeting neighbours — no experience level required.
VibeFusion 003: Hip Hop x Afro Beats DJ Night
Two heavy genres, one dancefloor — a late-night DJ set built for people who actually move.
Arkham Asylum: A Burlesque Fundraiser
Burlesque performers channel Gotham villains for a fundraiser night — costume-encouraged, adults only.
Goodwill Trivia Mondays at Good Robot Brewing
Good Robot Brewing Company · North End
Monday trivia at Good Robot with proceeds going back to the community — free to join, just reserve your table.
Foodies + New Friends: Halifax (Giving Back Edition)
A social dining event where meeting people and doing good go hand in hand.
Working with Emotions: A Practical Approach for Actors
Dalhousie Arts Centre · South End
A five-day deep dive into the science of emotion for serious actors — learn to access and control emotional states with real precision.
Cecily Duchess of York: Kings' Mother and Politician
A deep dive into one of medieval England's most formidable political women — good for history lovers with a free afternoon.
Rockin' it 80/90s Style Dance Party
Dust off your best decade-appropriate outfit and dance to the hits you grew up with.
Owen Mac Live in Concert
Owen Mac takes the stage for a live concert — worth booking ahead if you're a fan.
Halifax Career Fair and Training Expo
Browse local employers and training programs under one roof — useful if you're job-hunting or thinking about a career pivot.
Daily English Speaking Session
A low-pressure drop-in group for practicing everyday English conversation with friendly locals.
HHC 011: Death Before Dishonor + Guests
A hardcore music night with supporting acts — worth checking the lineup before you go.
Mighty Docklands Toastmasters Club Meeting
Community Hub at The Dock · Docklands
A structured morning for anyone who wants to get sharper at speaking in public — drop in as a guest before committing.
Wednesday, 22 April
Editor's Pick
Luke Welch in Recital | Music Room Chamber Players Series
Music Room · North End
Halifax hasn't heard Luke Welch since 2024 — he's back with Scarlatti, Chopin, and a rare live showcase of Nathaniel Dett's work.
Thursday, 23 April
Stars on Ice
Scotiabank Centre · Downtown
Olympic and world-champion skaters perform live at Scotiabank Centre — a polished night out on the ice.
Country Music Bingo
The Bonfire · North End
Bingo meets honky-tonk at The Bonfire — sing along to country classics with host Abhishek for three rowdy rounds and real prizes.
Vancouver Film School Info Session Halifax
Moxy Halifax Downtown · Downtown
An info night for anyone eyeing a creative industry career — VFS reps walk through their one-year production programs in film, animation, and game design.
Friday, 24 April
Spring Art Show and Sale by Brushstrokes by the Bay Artists
St. John's Anglican Church · Bedford/Lower Sackville/Tantallon
Local painters sell originals, prints, and minis in person — a good spot to find something for your walls and chat with the artist who made it.
Music Bingo
Clayton Park Bar & Grill · Bayers Lake/Fairview/Clayton Park
Three rounds of music trivia bingo with drink specials and prizes — no cover, dabbers included.
Vancouver Film School Acting Program Live Audition
Moxy Halifax Downtown · Downtown
Audition in person for VFS faculty and walk away with real feedback on your acting skills.
Saturday, 25 April
Editor's Pick
Coastal Dance Theatre Spring Showcase 2026
Alderney Landing Theatre · Dartmouth
Youth dancers perform original contemporary works alongside classical ballet at one of Dartmouth's best intimate venues — a genuine showcase of local choreographic talent.
Editor's Pick
Isidore Quartet: Brahms - The Admirer
St. Andrew's United Church · South End
Award-winning Isidore Quartet brings Brahms to life in a candlelit church — intimate, world-class chamber music in a neighbourhood setting.
Editor's Pick
Bruce McCulloch - The Dark Purple Slice Tour
Paradise Buffet · Waterfront
Kids in the Hall's Bruce McCulloch brings his solo tour to a waterfront buffet — an oddly perfect venue for comedy this weird.
Broadway Brunch: Birthday Month Edition
The Carleton · Downtown
Halifax's beloved cabaret series marks birthday month with live Broadway sets — Hamilton, Waitress, Little Shop — at one of the city's best intimate venues.
Singles Dating Walk
The Tan Track · Sth Yarra
Walk the Tan with other singles — a relaxed lap of the Botanical Gardens beats any bar meet-up.
Sunday, 26 April
Editor's Pick
Viva Hispanoamérica
Joseph Strug Concert Hall · South End
Champion dancers and an internationally recognized soprano bring Latin American music to life at one of Halifax's best acoustic venues.